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Kaliber

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAL-ih-bur /ˈkæl.ɪ.bər/Medium

Meaning: A respelling of the word Caliber ('quality; degree of excellence; the bore of a gun,' ultimately from an Arabic root via French). Used as a bold modern word-name.Low

In 30 seconds: A bold word-name: Kaliber respells Caliber ('quality; measure of worth') (said 'KAL-ih-bur'). Strong and modern.

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Origin LowEnglish, Arabic

MeaningA respelling of the word Caliber ('quality; degree of excellence; the bore of a gun,' ultimately from an Arabic root via French). Used as a bold modern word-name.

U.S. rank (2024)#11600 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 37

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kaliber respells Caliber, a word for 'quality; measure of worth,' rooted through French in an Arabic term. It reads bold and modern - rare in the U.S. (said 'KAL-ih-bur').

It appears only recently and rarely. Rare, bold, and modern.

Did you know? Kaliber is a respelling of the word Caliber ('quality; degree of excellence') - a strong, confident word-name in a streamlined spelling (said 'KAL-ih-bur').

Overall data confidence 40%

References - Kaliber — respelling of Caliber; word-name

Variations

CaliberKaliburCalibre

Nicknames

KalKali

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kaliber mean?

Kaliber is a respelling of the word Caliber ('quality; degree of excellence'), used as a given name.

How do you pronounce Kaliber?

It's said KAL-ih-bur /ˈkæl.ɪ.bər/ - three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kaliber a boy or girl name?

Kaliber is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Kaliber?

Kaliber is a rare, recent name in the U.S.